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One of the fires, in the bin area of flats in Russell Street, was reported at around 8.15pm yesterday. It resulted in damage being caused to some flats and one person was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

Flats in Russell Street, Loughborough

At this incident, four fire engines from Loughborough station, Central station, Castle Donington station and Shepshed station attended.

One of the crews was blocked from getting to the incident due to parked cars.

Another report of a fire in a bin area was made just a few minutes later at 8.19pm.

There were several calls about the fire in Mill Lane, which involved six wheelie bins.

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The final arson attack that the fire service was called out to in Loughborough last night was another wheelie bin fire in Morris Close.

PC Pete Colgate is investigating the incident, he said: “We believe these fires were deliberate and very dangerous acts and could have resulted in someone being seriously injured. We are taking these reports extremely seriously and officers have been out and about in the local area reassuring local residents.

“Despite the arrest we would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any of the incidents or saw someone acting suspiciously in the area. Also if you’ve heard rumours locally about the fires and have information which could assist with the investigation then please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 732 Colgate on 101, quoting crime reference number 17*528595.